Chelsea vs Preston North End LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction from Stamford Bridge
The Premier League side host Championship club Preston in the third round
Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Preston North End in the FA Cup today.
This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.
While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.
Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt blocked. Armando Broja (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) header from very close range is saved.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brad Potts with a headed pass.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt missed. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Freddie Woodman.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. Will Keane (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Milutin Osmajic with a headed pass.
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